This project intends to put newer PCI graphics cards into older Amiga PCI slots. While drivers should not be a problem in AmigaOS 4.1 Classic or other versions, there is concern that some of the newer PCI graphics cards will not tolerate a 5V slot, even if they show a universal PCI edge connector. So, we should do something to provide a 3.3V slot to make these worries irrelevant.
With the availability of a PCI32 motherboard to PCI-Express slot adapter available now, this may not really be relevant anymore, as that may be a better choice than a PCI32 card. But what the heck.
This will be as low-profile of a PCI slot extender as is possible, but will take as much height as is required to fit in some voltage switches. This may be an awkward fit for a full-height graphics PCI card, but a low-profile graphics card is expected to be fine with a standard PCI rear panel, though a new rear bracket may need to be made for your card, or just remove what's already on it.
At some point I may consider making the schematic and PCB files open source. They will be in Eagle PCB format, perhaps also in KiCAD if we're ever able to port that to AmigaOS. (I probably won't bother converting if no port)
PCI Voltage Converter Riser
This project intends to put newer PCI graphics cards into older Amiga PCI slots. While drivers should not be a problem in AmigaOS 4.1 Classic or other versions, there is concern that some of the newer PCI graphics cards will not tolerate a 5V slot, even if they show a universal PCI edge connector. So, we should do something to provide a 3.3V slot to make these worries irrelevant.
With the availability of a PCI32 motherboard to PCI-Express slot adapter available now, this may not really be relevant anymore, as that may be a better choice than a PCI32 card. But what the heck.
This will be as low-profile of a PCI slot extender as is possible, but will take as much height as is required to fit in some voltage switches. This may be an awkward fit for a full-height graphics PCI card, but a low-profile graphics card is expected to be fine with a standard PCI rear panel, though a new rear bracket may need to be made for your card, or just remove what's already on it.
At some point I may consider making the schematic and PCB files open source. They will be in Eagle PCB format, perhaps also in KiCAD if we're ever able to port that to AmigaOS. (I probably won't bother converting if no port)